U.S. to relinquish remaining control over the Internet

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U.S. to relinquish remaining control over the Internet

By Craig Timberg,  Published: MARCH 14, 5:19 PM ET E-mail the writer

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U.S. officials announced plans Friday to relinquish federal government control over the administration of the Internet, a move that pleased international critics but alarmed some business leaders and others who rely on the smooth functioning of the Web.